EVENT DETAILS
WHO? Bicycling enthusiasts, volunteers, and staff – with support from financial donors, event sponsors, and in-kind product contributors – raise money to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
WHAT? The Pan Ohio Hope Ride (POHR) 2025 is a fully supported bicycle tour of Ohio, raising money and awareness of the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge located in Cleveland, Ohio, aiming to raise $1 million.
WHEN? Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2026, kicking off with dinner on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
WHERE? Covering nearly 350 miles of scenic Ohio between Cleveland and Cincinnati across 4 days, with overnight stays at Ohio colleges, helping raise awareness about the cause in these college towns and all along the route. There is a nominal lodging fee for campus lodging, which helps ACS cover event expenses, or riders may book and pay for hotel rooms at an ACS discounted rate. All meals are included with registration.
WHY? Proceeds of the funds raised by the 2026 Hope Ride will support the cancer patients and caregivers being served by the Joseph S. and Jeannette M. Silber Hope Lodge in Cleveland, Ohio.
The American Cancer Society’s only Ohio Hope Lodge, it provides a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers when their best option for successful treatment is at one of Cleveland’s world-renowned cancer treatment and research centers.
HOW? This epic cycling event is ONLY POSSIBLE through the support of tenacious fundraising riders, dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors and in-kind donors, who often come back year after year because this event is truly special. Shared experiences and stories of love, loss, and hope bring us all together.
FIRST TIME REGISTERING? Email PanOhioInfo@cancer.org to request a discount code for 50% off registration.
Four-Day Rider & Four-Day Pan Ohio Express
$225 registration* | $1,328 fundraising minimum (four full or half days)
Pre-registered participants and Trailblazers/Beacons, use your promo code.
*Valid through December 31, 2025; rate goes up to $250 on January 1, 2026.Two-Day Rider & Two-Day Pan Ohio Express
$100 registration | $750 fundraising minimum (two full or half days)One-Day Rider & One-Day Pan Ohio Express
$50 registration | $500 fundraising minimum (any single full or half day)Virtual Option: Create Your Own Ride
$35 registration | $328 suggested goal (anytime and anywhere)
A flexible option, raise money and ride where and when you choose. Virtual participants receive a bib and finisher medal, are eligible for all fundraising rewards and incentives, and are invited to all socials and celebrations.Volunteer or Supporter
Free registration | No fundraising minimum
Register as a volunteer or supporter to join in the fundraising efforts, earn recognition rewards and to keep up to date with POHR updates.
Fundraising Deadline: End of day on Saturday, August 31, 2026
All fundraising money, including matching gifts, must be postmarked by Saturday, August 31, 2026, to qualify for incentive points and recognition rewards as well as team and individual rankings.